ljv

I am currently planning a 50th anniversary getaway for my aunt and uncle.In addition to getting broadway tiz, would like to put them up at a really elegant hotel. The Four Seasons looks great, as does the Pierre.

Any comments on these hotels, or recommendations for others?

Thanks in advance!

nytraveler

When are they coming and what is your budget?

Do they prefer a traditional type hotel - or a more modern one?

ljv

nytraveler-
They live in Jersey. Budget is not really a consideration. Looking for a kind of "old world" charm...definitely not modern.
Thanks,Lori

NeoPatrick

St. Regis.

suite7

carlyle...service impeccable, still have an "elevator man", nothing beats Bemelman's Bar

bspielman

I agree regarding both the St. Regis and the Carlyle and I would also include the Pierre. All are grand hotels by any standard.

Of the three, however, the St. Regis boasts a truly superlative in-house restaurant, Adour Alain Ducasse (http://bit.ly/68U3e7). While the Carlyle's Bemelman's Bar and Cafe Carlyle are notable for their entertainment, the St. Regis' King Cole Bar (http://bit.ly/7nwqYk), adjacent to Adour, is a place famous for its Maxfield Parrish mural of Old King Cole and for its Bloody Marys, a drink invented there.

nytraveler

Don;t forget the Plaza. Yes, part of it is condos - but you cannot eat the location - and the style.

mclaurie

Make sure you pick something they'll like and be comfortable with, not just something very fancy that would make them uncomfortable. Most of the places mentioned so far (Plaza, Pierre, St. Regis, Four Seasons) are in the very high rent district of Fifth ave. in the 50's where there aren't a lot of moderately priced restaurants within walking distance, nor is this area in close walking distance to theaters. Also, the Four Seasons is anything but old world charm. It's very modern. Of this group, I think the St. Regis is the best option or possibly the Ritz Carlton Central Park. The Pierre was recently renovated but not sure service is up to the others. Closer to the theater district, the Michelangelo is not as posh but very nice.

travelbuff

Hands down for me, it's The Palace.

doug_stallings

The rooms at the Palace are modern, not traditional old-world, though the entry way has loads of old-world charm. I'm with mclaurie on this one. I think the St. Regis is the best choice for them. If they want a superlative meal, however, they might actually like The Modern, which is just down the street and a fantastic resaurant (although Adour by Alain Ducasse is also very good).

NeoPatrick

Wow. I stayed at The Palace once. It was fine, but no different to me than a typical Hyatt or better Marriott. In fact I still remember there was paint peeling on our ceiling.
Some of the public rooms were splendid, but The Palace was nowhere near the same league as the St. Regis and others.